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Texas A&M University

College Station, TX

57%

Acceptance Rate

$13,239

Avg Cost (In-State)

$40,139

Avg Cost (Out-of-State)

83%

Graduation Rate

74,829

Total Enrollment

What they weigh most

Class RankGPArigor_secondary_schoolExtracurricularsTalent / AbilityWork ExperienceCharacterFirst GenerationGeographic DiversityState ResidencyVolunteer Workapplication_essay

Source: Common Data Set

Popular programs

Engineering (Dwight Look)Veterinary MedicineAgricultural SciencesMays Business SchoolBush School Public ServiceArchitectureCorps of Cadets

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Graduate outcomes

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard

$76,860

Median Earnings at 10 Years

median graduate salary 10 years after starting

Earnings data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Figures reflect federal aid recipients only — actual median earnings may be higher at schools where many students receive grants rather than loans.

Scholarships at Texas A&M University

Corps of Cadets Scholarship

$1,000-$10,000/year renewable

Merit + Service

Members of Corps of Cadets with strong academic record and leadership

Deadline: February 1

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Century Scholars Program

$5,000/year renewable

Merit

3.5+ GPA, demonstrated leadership, Texas residents preferred

Deadline: December 1

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Engineering Merit Scholarship

$2,500-$7,500/year renewable

Merit

Admitted engineering students with 3.5+ GPA and strong test scores

Deadline: December 1 for priority

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Pat '84 and Joanie Bielski '84 Band Scholarship

$1,000-$3,000/year

Talent + Merit

Members of Aggie Band with strong academics

Deadline: February 15

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Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association Scholarship

$2,500-$5,000

Merit + Field-Specific

ROTC students pursuing STEM/engineering with 3.0+ GPA

Deadline: April 15

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Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers Scholarship

$1,000-$5,000

Merit + Identity

Hispanic engineering students with 3.0+ GPA

Deadline: April 30

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Audio Engineering Society Educational Foundation Scholarship

$2,000-$5,000

Field-Specific Merit

Students pursuing audio/music engineering with academic excellence

Deadline: February 28

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Barry Goldwater Scholarship

$7,500/year for up to 2 years

Prestigious Merit

Sophomores/juniors in STEM with research experience and 3.8+ GPA

Deadline: January (campus deadline)

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Community college transfer route

Blinn TEAM program is unique: you're simultaneously enrolled at Blinn and A&M, live on A&M campus, participate in all A&M activities including Corps, then automatically transfer to full A&M engineering after one year with 3.0+ GPA. This backdoor entry saves $15,000+ first year and guarantees engineering admission if you perform.

Feeder community colleges:

Blinn College (Bryan campus — official A&M partnership)Houston Community College (engineering pathway agreements)Lone Star College System (guaranteed transfer if 3.5+ GPA)

Cost savings: Blinn year one costs ~$8,500 total vs $30,609 at A&M — saving $22,000 while accessing identical A&M resources and social experience through TEAM program.

Transfer success rate: Blinn TEAM to A&M Engineering: 89% successful transfer rate for students maintaining 3.0+ GPA — this is essentially guaranteed pathway if you execute academically.

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